Blade shape of a Troposkein type of vertical axis wind turbine

McGinty, S. and McKee, S. (2015) Blade shape of a Troposkein type of vertical axis wind turbine. Mathematical Spectrum, 47(2), pp. 51-60.

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Abstract

In this article we discuss a mathematical model of the required blade shape for a troposkein-type of vertical-axis wind turbine. We consider the case where the blade rotation speed is constant. The problem is an example of how elliptic integrals emerge in practice.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Mcginty, Dr Sean
Authors: McGinty, S., and McKee, S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering
Journal Name:Mathematical Spectrum
Publisher:Applied Probability Trust
ISSN:0025-5653

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